A Conan is putting out two albums prior to his TBS debut. The first, called And They Call Me Mad? is an improvised spoken word inspired by Frankenstein and an interview with White Stripes frontman Jack White.

The second is called Conan O’Brien Live at Third Man and features rockabilly tunes performed by O’Brien and his band. There’s also a duet with Jack White.

Both are expected to be available on iTunes next week. Conan’s TBS show premieres in November.

It should come as no surprise to anyone who watched the latest season of The Bachelorette that producers are after runner-up Chris Lambton to be the next Bachelor. Chris was the hands-down fan favorite among Ali Fedotowsky’s 25 eligible (well, mostly anyway) men: Viewers gushed about him in seemingly endless comment threads, bloggers (including yours truly) confessed to not-so-secret crushes, and recappers waxed shamelessly lyrical every time he appeared onscreen. (You could practically hear their sighs between words.) The outpouring of affection was almost embarrassing. But it wasn’t unfounded.

Chris handled himself impeccably from the very beginning to the very end, when Ali confessed before their last date that she was in love with Roberto. He was as kind and gracious in that moment as he had been all season. It was strange, actually. He seemed so…normal. And, let’s face it, reality TV is anything but. Honestly, I don’t really get why he signed up for the show in the first place, but I’m glad he did. And I’m not the only one. While Ali was busy falling for Roberto, the rest of America was falling for Chris and hoping both that he’d live happily ever after and that he’d be sent home to try his luck with one of us. It’s no wonder the producers are pursuing him so doggedly. They’d be crazy–and really bad at their jobs–if they didn’t try to capitalize on that level of popularity. But he’d be crazy to say yes. And according to recent reports, he’s not going to. Here’s why that’s a good thing.

1) He’s too real for reality TV. From everything I’ve read, it seems as if Chris has no interest in fame or fortune or dancing with stars or guest-starring on shows about hot blondes reincarnated as less-hot brunettes. Which means he went on The Bachelorette to–wait for it–fall in love. Apparently he just wants to get married, have babies, and settle down in the Cape near his seriously wonderful family. Shocking, I know.

2) He moves at his own pace. Ali’s main complaint about Chris was that their relationship didn’t progress as quickly as her relationships with Roberto and Frank and Kirk and practically everyone else in the house except that one guy who never spoke. Chris took his time getting to know Ali and letting her get to know him, which is fine for the real world but not ideal for a show on which contestants are expected to get engaged after something like three months of (non-exclusive) dating. I kind of doubt throwing 24 other women into the mix is going to speed up the process.

3) He needs his family. And they need him. Ali said that seeing Chris with his dad and brothers and sisters-in-law was a big turning point in their relationship, and I think that’s because being with them, he was finally able to be himself. Spending that much time away from home was clearly very difficult for him, and I can’t imagine he or his family is eager to have it happen again. Heck, I don’t even want it to happen again. They’re so lovely together.

4) The catfights could get really, really ugly. Remember the Cold War between Vienna Girardi and the rest of the women in last season’s Bachelor? They were fighting over Jake Pavelka. Can you imagine the bloodshed that would occur in the competition for Chris’ heart? It would exceed even Real Housewives proportions. Teresa’s table flip would pale in comparison. And while that might be considered a success by TV standards, I’m pretty sure it’s a failure by humanity’s.

5) It’s nice to think guys like him are out there–and single. I am under no delusions that I would ever meet, let alone date, Chris Lambton. (Especially now that I’ve devoted an entire entry in my blog about him.) Nor do I think he will–or should–stay single for very long. On the contrary, I want him to fall in love and get married and be insanely, impossibly happy. I just don’t really want to watch. At best, he’d get engaged and dash the (totally unrealistic) hopes of women everywhere. At worst, he’d reveal himself to be a total cad and, well, dash the (totally unrealistic) hopes of women everywhere. The female population does not need another reason to watch scrappy (sappy crappy) rom-coms.

Bravo TV’s Millionaire Matchmaker, Patti Stanger recently announced the end of her engagement to longtime beau Andy Friedman. The sad news didn’t seem to slow down the reality star from looking stylish (and very slim!) at the 2010 Breakthrough of The Year Awards in West Hollywood, Los Angeles.

While the tight fit of the dress could have gone totally wrong, Patti got it right by showing just enough skin (her really great legs!) and pairing it with minimal accessories since the dress was all the shine she needed. I give the reality star two thumbs-up for rocking the red carpet in style with the perfect LBD. What do you think? Was our favorite matchmaker a fashion hit or miss?

A The French actor, known for his brilliant work playing villains, takes on the role of a New York City ballet director in Black Swan. The movie is directed by Darren Aronofsky (The Wrestler) and follows the crumbling emotional state of ballerina Nina (Natalie Portman), as she prepares for her role in Swan Lake. Check out the trailer below and in theaters on December 1.

Stallone and ‘The Expendables’ Muscle to Top of Box Office A While assembling the ensemble cast for the action-packed film, the following actors were offered roles or at some point attached to the project: Steven Seagal, Jean-Claude Van Damme, Wesley Snipes, Forest Whitaker, Ben Kingsley and Kurt Russell.

Q What can you tell me about Elizabeth Gilbert, author and subject of the current film,Eat, Pray, Love?

Julia Roberts and Javier Bardem ‘Eat, Pray, Love’ Together A Gilbert’s memoir-turned-film is not the first time her life experiences have been played out on the big screen. Her article in GQ Magazine titled, ‘The Muse of Coyote Ugly Saloon’, which chronicled her experience as a bartender at the famed NYC establishment, was the inspiration for the 2000 film.

Superstar Rihanna recently attended an after party at Drai’s in Los Angeles in this cute D&G polka dot romper. The fashionable singer hit a high note with this designer look pairing it with a chunky gold necklace and black patent leather pumps.

From the one shoulder ruffle detail to the one-piece romper style, the look encompassed offered a few different trends in one. My favorite detail of Miss Rihanna’s look is the fun and flirty polka dot print.

Check out a few of my favorite budget-friendly polka dot pieces:

This look from ModCloth offers the same one shoulder polka dot style. Dress it up with a great belt and some sky-high heels or add a hat and some flats for a perfect lazy summer day.

This romper from Macy’s is another fun and flirty alternative to Rihanna’s designer version. The black and white color gives it a classic feel. Achieve a pop of color with a great bag, shoes or belt.

I just love this colorful Theory polka dot dress. Wear it to work with a cute denim blazer or bare your shoulders for a cute date night dress. The bright colored polka dots similar to Rihanna’s style are sure to get you noticed.

What else can I say about this dress from Lulus other than girly and fun! The detailed shoulder and fitted waist offer a great shape for the body. The pretty blue polka dot print make it the ultimate party dress.

Last but not least is this great grey and red polka dot shirt from Edressme. Pair it with a cute pencil skirt for work or add a belt and pair with jeans and heels for a more casual look.

A Bieber did tweet a phone number this past Saturday night, but it wasn’t his. It was the number of Kevin Kristopik, who allegedly hacked into the Twitter account of one of Biber’s childhood friends.

Bieber allegedly wrote: “Everyone call me [phone number removed] or text” to his 4.5 million followers. The tweet has been removed, however gossip Web site Gawker.com reports that Kristopik received over 10,000 text messages in just two hours.

Bieber has been particularly busy on Twitter as of late. On Thursday, the teen sensation announced Jon Chu as the director of his upcoming biopic. Then on Sunday, he struck up a public conversation with Kanye West on Twitter about music and even a possible collaboration.

A De Niro, 66, may have a serious reputation, but he likes to let loose. “It’s a relief,” the two-time Oscar winner says. “You don’t have to be serious on set all the time.” And comedy isn’t just good fun; it’s also good work. “There’s not the same pressure about whether you’re believable,” he notes. Need proof that De Niro is game for a great gag? In Little Fockers, out later this year, his character is referred to as “The Godfocker.”

Take The Office Quiz! A While no announcement has officially been made, there have been several names thrown into the ring to head up the Scranton branch of The Office‘s Dunder Mifflin. Arrested Development‘s Portia de Rossi, Eastbound and Down‘s Danny McBride and Flight of the Conchords‘ Rhys Darby have all been rumored to replace Steve Carell. One name you won’t see on the list is that of Ricky Gervais, creator of the original BBC version of the show.